Bill S.1565
187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act requiring a statement of compliance with internet accessibility guidelines for websites to be funded with grant money from the Massachusetts public agencies

Bill Title: An Act requiring a statement of compliance with internet accessibility guidelines for websites to be funded with grant money from the Massachusetts public agencies

By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1565) of Stephen M. Brewer and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to require a statement of compliance with internet accessibility guidelines for websites to be funded with grant money for the Massachusetts public agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all organizations that apply for and receive grant monies from any agency of the Commonwealth for a project that includes the design and maintenance of an internet website shall certify in writing to the funding agency that they are aware of and will work to design their website to be in substantial compliance with published standards for Web Accessibility as detailed in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Actions for Bill S.1565

Date

Branch

Action

1/24/2011

Senate

Referred to Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

1/24/2011

House

House concurred.

6/3/2011

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/07/2011 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in 222

3/12/2012

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to committee on Senate Ways and Means

1/1/2013

Senate

No further action

Petitioners:
Stephen M. Brewer, Anne M. Gobi, Roy Nilson

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Unsupported Bill Output Format

The document text is in an unsupported format to view in a browser.

Please use the "Download PDF" link if you wish to View/Print this document.